Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
IT-dialog--group 7
(On call)
Ridzwan : “Hai,Virence! Where are you now?”
Virence : “I just finished my tutorial class at faculty (N28). What is the matter?”
Ridzwan : “Are you free this Friday? I have two girls to introduce to you.”
Virence : “Waw…! OK, I will go. So, where? What time?”
Ridzwan : “12pm at Meran (Arked Meranti). Are you OK with that?”
Virence : “I’m positive.”
Ridzwan : “See you on Friday.”
(On Friday)
Hao : “Hi, Ridzwan.”
Han : “Hi, Ridzwan. Where have you been? We have waiting for a long~~~~ time.”
Ridzwan : “I’m sorry. There had been a delay in CGMA meeting.”
Han : “So, the lunch is on you today.”
Hao : “Oh… …I agree. Thanks first.”
Ridzwan : “That’s funny. I’m only have RM2 in my pocket.”
Han : “OK, fine. You treat us next time. So, where is your friend? “
Ridzwan : “What? He is not here yet? Wait, I call him.”
(On call)
Ridzwan : “Hello, where are you now?”
Virence : “Give me five minutes. I’m stuck in traffic now. Shoot!”
Ridzwan : “Ooops…! We suddenly got cut off. But, Virence said he is on the way.”
(5 minutes later)
Virence : “Hi, guys.”
Han : “Hi… …”
Hao : “Hi… …”
Ridzwan : “Hi… …”
Ridzwan : “Virence, introduce yourself.”
Virence : “Hi, my name is Virence.”
Hao : “Sorry, I didn’t get your name.”
Virence : “That’s V for virus, but not virus, is Virence.”
Hao : “Oooook… …I get it. Ermmm.. I’m Shu Hao from SCJ.”
Han : “I’m Shuet Han from SCJ, too.”
Virence : “Nice to meet you all.”
Ridzwan : “Why you look that so tired?”
Virence : “I stayed up late these few days, I’m tied up with assignment.”
Ridzwan : “No wander, you look like a panda.”
Virence : “Have you done you assignment?”
Ridzwan : “Not yet. We are in the same boat.”
Han : “You guys look like under a lot of pressure. Which subject’s assignment you guys are rushing? We just finish our assignment too.”
Ridzwan : “Why you girls look like so relax but we are struggling with our paperwork.”
Virence : “Yup, I wonder why?”
Hao : “Haha… …because we smart! Actually it’s all about time management. Although I active in co-curriculum, I’m still can manage my time well.”
Ridzwan : “Can you please share with us how you manage your time?”
Hao : “Well, you know right. If you fail to plan, then you are plan to fail. So, the first thing you need to do is plan you timetable.”
Han : “Besides that, you have to concentrate during the lecture. You have to give your priority to your academic. If you mange to finish your paperwork early , then you will have time to join clubs or activities that you are interested.”
Virence : “Oh I see. Maybe our environments are different between SCV and SCJ. We got so many tutorial and assignment to do. Furthermore, we must learn from every tutorial, it’s not just simply copy and paste.”
Han & Hao : “Hey!! You’re offending us! We have group discussion and we do the paperwork individually.”
Virence : “Okay~ Okay~ calm down first. What I mean just now is others except you and you. You all are smart girl. Let me recall what I said just now, that’s no point to argue. My lecturer wants us to obey what they teach and we just follow.”
Ridzwan : “Actually there is good for us to learn something news. Only we can’t digest it straight away.”
Hao : “O… …kay. I see you point. But I think as long as you can manage your time well, there’s not a problem.”
Virence : “Are you guys feel thirsty, can I get you a drink? It’s on me.
Salesman : “Hello, how can I help you?”
Virence : “I’d like four cups of ‘teh tarik’.”
Salesman : “RM 4.00, please.”
Virence : “Okay.”
Salesman : “Here for you. Thank you.”
(After few minutes)
Han : “It’s about time go to club meeting.”
Virence & Ridzwan: “Okay, see you next time. Keep in touch.”
Everyone : “Bye bye!”
----------END--------------
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
101. in good mood / in bad mood
Mean: feeling happy/unhappy
Example:
He is in good mood today.
102. run into
Mean: meet someone unexpectedly
Example:
“Sometimes I run into Ali at the bank.
103. I can’t get something to work
Mean: I can’t make something function.
Example:
“I can’t get my printer to work well.
104. take it aart/ put it back together
Mean: dismantle it / assemble it
Example:
“I took my computer apart to repair it, and now I can’t putit back together.”
105. this is Jenny
Mean: say if to identify yourself on the phone.
Example:
A:”May I speak to the manager?”
B:”This is the manager speaking.How can I help you?”
106. by 9
Mean: at 9 o’clock or before 9 o’clock but not after 9.00
Example:
I need those papers by 5 o’clock at the lastest.”
107.What do you think about doing something?
Mean: NOT How do you think about
Example:
A:”what do you think about buying a new car?”
B:”I think we should wait until next year.”
108. we don’t see eye to eye
Mean: this is a polite way to say we don’t agree
Example:
“we both agree on the problem. But we don’t see eye to eye on the solution.”
109. on sale/ for sale
Mean: cheaper than the regular price/ available to buy
Example:
Our house is for sale. We want to buy a bigger house.
110. What’s something made of?
Mean: what materials were used to make something
Example:
A:”What’s this table made of?”
B:”It looks like glass but it’s made of plastic.”
111. it’s worth $199
Mean: its real value is $199
Example:
Gold is worth more than bronze.
112. plug something in
Mean: connect something to an electrical power point.
Example:
I’ll plug in the new TV so we can watch it.
113. what if
Mean: what will happen if. Ask this when you are worried about something that might happen
Example:
A:”I don’t have medical insurance.”
B:”What if you get sick?”
114.let/ made
Mean: allowed/forced
Example:
The teacher let us go home early today. Yesterday she made us stay late.
115. look something up
Mean: find a piece of information in a book or on the Internet
Example:
I need the hotel’s address. Could you look up the address on the internet?”
116. get rid of something
Mean: make something go away; eliminate something
Example:
You can get rid of a toothache by putting ice on it.
117.must have done something
Mean: say this when you guess about something that happened in the past, and you are quite sure.
Example:
Look! There’s $20 on the floor. Someone must have dropped it
118. shoot!
Mean: This is a way to show anger or frustration.
Example:
Shoot! I just spilled coffee on my shirt.
119. Could you tell me where something is ?
Mean: NOT Could you tell me where is something?
Example:
A:”Could you tell me where the nearest petrol station is?”
B:” there’s a petrol statio on Bank Street.”
120. don’t mention it
Mean: this is a polite response when someone thanks you.
Example:
A: “ Thanks for mailing those letters for me.”
B:”Don’t mention it.”
121. Would you mind doing something?
Mean: ask this to make a very polite request.
Example:
Would you mind moving your car?I want to park here.”
122. sold out
Mean: all sold so that there is no more
Example:
The fish was sold out at the market so I brought chicken.
123. half- way through
Mean: say this when you have finished 50% of something
Example:
He’s half-way through his course. It’s a two-year course and he just finished the first year.”
124. how much longer
Mean: how much more time
Example:
A:”She hasn’t finished the job yet.”
B:” how much longer will it take?’
125. take the highway
Mean:go on the highway
Example:
Don’t take Main Street at rus hour. You’ll be stuck traffic.
126. double-check
Mean: check again when you are not sure about something
Example:
I think Ken’s party is tomorrow night, but I’m not sure.I’ll call him to double-check.
127. a bad connection
Mean: an unclear phone connection
Example:
My battery is low so we have a bad connection.
128. in that case
Mean: because of the thing you just said
Example:
A:”Jack can’t come to the meeting today.”
B:” In that case, let’s meet tomorrow.
129. where is something held?
Mean: ask this to learn location of an event
Example:
A:” I take a painting class every Tuesday.”
B: where is it held?
130. it doesn’t matter
Mean: it is not important.
Example:
A:I forgot to mail your letter.Sorry.”
B:” It doesn’t matter. It wasn’t urgent.
131. I might
Mean: It’s possible that I will
Example:
A:” Are you going to buy that car?”
B:” I might. I thinking about it.
132. Is this seat taken?
Mean: this is polite to ask before sitting beside a stranger.
Example:
A: : is this seat taken?”
B:” yes, sorry.”
133. play by ear
Mean: do something without a plan
Example:
Don’t plan your holiday. Play it by ear. Decide what to do when you get there.”
134. set up
Mean: establish; start
Example:
I’m a computer programmer. I set up accounting programs for companies.
135. in those days/ today
Mean: then / now
Example:
I went to Tate College. In those days I had no money. Today I own a beautiful home.
136. I didn’t get your name
Mean: say this when you didn’t hear someone’s name, or you can’t remember it
Example:
Who’s that man in the blue jacket? I didn’t get his name.
137. nice to see you again.
Mean: say this when you see someone you have net before
Example:
Good bye Jim. It was nice to see you again. Please say hello to your family for me.
138. it’s on the tip of my tongue
Mean:I can almost remember it
Example:
A:”What’s the capital of Canada?”
B:”Otta.. It’s on the tip of my tongue. Otta… Ottawa!!”
139. give someone ride
Mean: drive someone to a place they need to go
Example:
A:” could you give me a ride to school?”
B:”Sure. I have to drive past your school anyway.
140. have trouble with something
Mean: say this when something is a problem
Example:
I always have trouble with this key! It’s diffult to unlock the door.
141. by far
Mean: by a large amount
Example:
This is the fastest printer we have by far.
142. I’m positive
Mean: I’m 100% sure
Example:
I’m positive that the CD is prirated.
143. I can’t figure out how to
Mean: say this when you can’t understand how to do something
Example:
I can’t figure out how to use the fax machine. Could you help me?”
144. something works/ doesn’t work
Mean: something functions/ doesn’t function
Example:
My fax machine doesn’t work because I dropped it yesterday.
145. suggest that he/ you/we
Mean: NOT suggest him
Example:
His hair is too long so I suggested that he get a haircut.
146. in May/ on Tuesday/ May 2nd at 9 o’clock
Mean: in+month;on+day;at + time
Example:
I’m free on Tuesday.
147. come off
Mean: become detached
Example:
My house is in bad condition. The paint is coming off the walls. And last night, the door handle came off.
148. think it over
Mean: take time to think before deciding
Example:
I thought it over and I’ve decided to study engineering.
149. get something in writing
Mean: have a signed agreement or contract
Example:
A: He said he will pay me next month.’
B:” you should get it in writing.”
150. come with
Mean: be served with and included in the price of something
Example:
You don’t need to order soup because your chicen comes with soup.
72. take turns doing something
mean: alternate(i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)
example:
"My partner and I take turns opening the shop"
73. remind someone to
mean: say something to help someone remember
example:
"when we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some eggs."
74.fed up with something
mean: unhappy about something that has happening for a long time
example:
"I don't like my job.I'm fed up with paperwork."
75.as long as
mean: on the condition that; providing that
example:
We will play badminton as long as it not rain tomorrow.
76. good at something
mean: able to do something well
example:
My mum is good at cooking.
77.so far, so good
mean: it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
example:
I only work at there for three days, but so far so good.
78. that sounds
mean: Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
example:
That sound dangerous. Please don't stay close.
79. you're not alllowed to do something
mean: doing something is not permitted
example:
You're not allowed to play in this area.
80. despite something
mean: not affected by something
example:
He goes jogging every day despite having rain.
81.as a result
mean: consequently;as an effect
example:
It raining. As a result, I can't go out eat.
82. Do you know where Mr smith is?
mean: NOTDo you know where Mr smith is?
example:
Do you know where my phone is?
no. I have no idea.
83. sorry to interrupt
mean: say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
example:
"Sorry to interrupt, is it your bag?"
84. in good condition / in perfect condition.
mean: not broken / like new
example:
My health is in perfect condition.
85. he just stepped out
mean:he went out for a short time
example:
Ahmad is just stepped out when you come in.
86.I'll put you through
mean: I will connect you
example:
a: I'd like to speak with manager.
b: wait a moment. I'll put you through.
87. there's been a delay
mean: say this when something is late
example:
There's been a delay in production. One of the machines broke down.
88. for good
mean: forever; permanently
example:
"I've triend to stop smoking before, but this time I'm stopping for good."
89. hear from someone
mean: receive communication from someone
example:
" I haven't heard from my sister for a long time. I hope she's okay."
90.that's too bad.
mean: when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
example:
A: "I didn't get that job."
B:"That's too bad"
91. What's this charge for?
mean: Ask this when you don't understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
example:
A: excuse me. what's this change for on my receipt?
B: It's the tax.
92.to someone/ something
mean: When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
example:
"To our new partnership."
93. I heard it through the grapevine
mean: someone told me something aas gossip or a rumor.
example:
A： are you sure the company is closing?"
B: No, I'm not sure. I heard it through the grapevine.
94. hear back from someone
mean: receive a reply from someone.
example:
I never heard back from the company since I got interview.
95. really like/ really enjoy/ really want
mean: NOTvery like
example:
I really like my english class.\
96. better off doing something
mean: Say this to show a better choice
example:
I better off taking the train instead of bus.
97. the second one from the right/left
mean: the thing beside the thing on the right/ left
example:
"please pass me that book on the shelf, the second one from the left."
98. Are we still on for something?
mean: are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?Ask this to confirm an arrangement.
example:
A:"Are we still on for lunch tomorrow?"
B:"Alright"
99. They say
mean: some people say.Say this when you hear something, but it's not important who said it.
example:
A:"the economy is bad this year."
B:" Yes, but they say it will get better soon."
100. go ahead
mean: do it, say this if you want someone to start or do something
example:
A:"Do you mind if I have the last biscuit?"
B:" Go ahead.I've had enough."
mean: alternate(i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)
example:
"My partner and I take turns opening the shop"
73. remind someone to
mean: say something to help someone remember
example:
"when we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some eggs."
74.fed up with something
mean: unhappy about something that has happening for a long time
example:
"I don't like my job.I'm fed up with paperwork."
75.as long as
mean: on the condition that; providing that
example:
We will play badminton as long as it not rain tomorrow.
76. good at something
mean: able to do something well
example:
My mum is good at cooking.
77.so far, so good
mean: it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
example:
I only work at there for three days, but so far so good.
78. that sounds
mean: Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
example:
That sound dangerous. Please don't stay close.
79. you're not alllowed to do something
mean: doing something is not permitted
example:
You're not allowed to play in this area.
80. despite something
mean: not affected by something
example:
He goes jogging every day despite having rain.
81.as a result
mean: consequently;as an effect
example:
It raining. As a result, I can't go out eat.
82. Do you know where Mr smith is?
mean: NOT
example:
Do you know where my phone is?
no. I have no idea.
83. sorry to interrupt
mean: say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
example:
"Sorry to interrupt, is it your bag?"
84. in good condition / in perfect condition.
mean: not broken / like new
example:
My health is in perfect condition.
85. he just stepped out
mean:he went out for a short time
example:
Ahmad is just stepped out when you come in.
86.I'll put you through
mean: I will connect you
example:
a: I'd like to speak with manager.
b: wait a moment. I'll put you through.
87. there's been a delay
mean: say this when something is late
example:
There's been a delay in production. One of the machines broke down.
88. for good
mean: forever; permanently
example:
"I've triend to stop smoking before, but this time I'm stopping for good."
89. hear from someone
mean: receive communication from someone
example:
" I haven't heard from my sister for a long time. I hope she's okay."
90.that's too bad.
mean: when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
example:
A: "I didn't get that job."
B:"That's too bad"
91. What's this charge for?
mean: Ask this when you don't understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
example:
A: excuse me. what's this change for on my receipt?
B: It's the tax.
92.to someone/ something
mean: When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
example:
"To our new partnership."
93. I heard it through the grapevine
mean: someone told me something aas gossip or a rumor.
example:
A： are you sure the company is closing?"
B: No, I'm not sure. I heard it through the grapevine.
94. hear back from someone
mean: receive a reply from someone.
example:
I never heard back from the company since I got interview.
95. really like/ really enjoy/ really want
mean: NOT
example:
I really like my english class.\
96. better off doing something
mean: Say this to show a better choice
example:
I better off taking the train instead of bus.
97. the second one from the right/left
mean: the thing beside the thing on the right/ left
example:
"please pass me that book on the shelf, the second one from the left."
98. Are we still on for something?
mean: are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?Ask this to confirm an arrangement.
example:
A:"Are we still on for lunch tomorrow?"
B:"Alright"
99. They say
mean: some people say.Say this when you hear something, but it's not important who said it.
example:
A:"the economy is bad this year."
B:" Yes, but they say it will get better soon."
100. go ahead
mean: do it, say this if you want someone to start or do something
example:
A:"Do you mind if I have the last biscuit?"
B:" Go ahead.I've had enough."
72. take turns doing something
mean: alternate(i.e. you, then me, then you, then me)
example:
"My partner and I take turns opening the shop"
73. remind someone to
mean: say something to help someone remember
example:
"when we get to the supermarket, please remind me to buy some eggs."
74.fed up with something
mean: unhappy about something that has happening for a long time
example:
"I don't like my job.I'm fed up with paperwork."
75.as long as
mean: on the condition that; providing that
example:
We will play badminton as long as it not rain tomorrow.
76. good at something
mean: able to do something well
example:
My mum is good at cooking.
77.so far, so good
mean: it is fine now, but there may be problems later on.
example:
I only work at there for three days, but so far so good.
78. that sounds
mean: Say this to give your opinion after reading or hearing something
example:
That sound dangerous. Please don't stay close.
79. you're not alllowed to do something
mean: doing something is not permitted
example:
You're not allowed to play in this area.
80. despite something
mean: not affected by something
example:
He goes jogging every day despite having rain.
81.as a result
mean: consequently;as an effect
example:
It raining. As a result, I can't go out eat.
82. Do you know where Mr smith is?
mean: NOT Do you know where Mr smith is?
example:
Do you know where my phone is?
no. I have no idea.
83. sorry to interrupt
mean: say this when you want to talk to someone who is already speaking
example:
"Sorry to interrupt, is it your bag?"
84. in good condition / in perfect condition.
mean: not broken / like new
example:
My health is in perfect condition.
85. he just stepped out
mean:he went out for a short time
example:
Ahmad is just stepped out when you come in.
86.I'll put you through
mean: I will connect you
example:
a: I'd like to speak with manager.
b: wait a moment. I'll put you through.
87. there's been a delay
mean: say this when something is late
example:
There's been a delay in production. One of the machines broke down.
88. for good
mean: forever; permanently
example:
"I've triend to stop smoking before, but this time I'm stopping for good."
89. hear from someone
mean: receive communication from someone
example:
" I haven't heard from my sister for a long time. I hope she's okay."
90.that's too bad.
mean: when someone tells you bad news, say this to show that you care.
example:
A: "I didn't get that job."
B:"That's too bad"
91. What's this charge for?
mean: Ask this when you don't understand an amount on your bill or receipt.
example:
A: excuse me. what's this change for on my receipt?
B: It's the tax.
92.to someone/ something
mean: When people drink together, they say this to wish success to someone or something.
example:
"To our new partnership."
93. I heard it through the grapevine
mean: someone told me something aas gossip or a rumor.
example:
A： are you sure the company is closing?"
B: No, I'm not sure. I heard it through the grapevine.
94. hear back from someone
mean: receive a reply from someone.
example:
I never heard back from the company since I got interview.
95. really like/ really enjoy/ really want
mean: NOT very like
example:
I really like my english class.\
96. better off doing something
mean: Say this to show a better choice
example:
I better off taking the train instead of bus.
97. the second one from the right/left
mean: the thing beside the thing on the right/ left
example:
"please pass me that book on the shelf, the second one from the left."
98. Are we still on for something?
mean: are we going to meet at the time that we already planned?Ask this to confirm an arrangement.
example:
A:"Are we still on for lunch tomorrow?"
B:"Alright"
99. They say
mean: some people say.Say this when you hear something, but it's not important who said it.
example:
A:"the economy is bad this year."
B:" Yes, but they say it will get better soon."
100. go ahead
mean: do it, say this if you want someone to start or do something
example:
A:"Do you mind if I have the last biscuit?"
B:" Go ahead.I've had enough."
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